atmaspheric | endeavors

In an unprecedented rush to speed, at least four more large U.S. cable multi-system operators (MSOs) –Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, Adelphia Communications and RCN Corp. — are making their broadband Internet-access services even faster this fall. [Cable Datacom News]

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Some pumpkins we carved with friends last week…

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Apple delivers what’s probably the most polished desktop operating system available today. [eWeek]

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Google recently began meeting with bankers to prepare for its initial public offering as it was still exploring a merger with Microsoft. [New York Times: Technology]
Say it ain’t so… As if Microsoft needs more control and power in our connected world.

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My first subscription arrived last night for Zinio and I have to say I continue to be impressed by how this works. I was able to sign up for a year of electronic delivery by filling out a quick marketing survey… usually the kind reserved for controlled circulation publications. The best part [...]

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As if the phone was going to be usable after taking it’s “swim…”

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While I really like the manner in which bookmarks are handled, I’d like to see the search box have the ability to search your bookmarks and history file - or possibly the addition of a search box just for bookmarks. Firebird has this within the sidebar, another bit I would not mind see coming [...]

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British lawmakers plan to use a new tactic to stop the torrent of junk e-mail spam that floods in from overseas: extraditing the mass-mailers and bringing them to trial in the United Kingdom. [Wired News]

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When they write the account of the 2004 campaign, it will include at least one word that has never appeared in any presidential history: blog. Whether or not it elects the next president, the blog may be the first innovation from the Internet to make a real difference in election politics. But to see just [...]

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While many media applications run in external viewers these days - think the separate RealOne player - Mr Berners-Lee is concerned that by making all inline content apps subject to patent, it would effectively wipeout millions, billions of webpages that form the history of the Web.
How? Because the people that own the patent, Eolas [...]

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Boinx Software has announced the release of iRecordNow 1.0, new software that offers an easy way to use an iSight FireWire camera to record video… [MacMinute]

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The regional phone provider will sell Internet-based telephone services to small and medium-size businesses. [CNET News.com]
Let the games begin… I’m sure they won’t be the last ISP/RBOC to initiate IP telephony for business. Interesting to note that residential service is still in testing modes most places.

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No, it’s not from Apple… but this ExtremeTech article reports on currently prototype designs of Bluetooth (wireless) audio transmitters from a company called Infinite Range.[MacRumors]

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If you have access to an Exchange Server and are thinking about a Treo 600, you might want to check out this video. It’s clearly a marketing piece, but an amazing demo of the full capabilities of a connected Treo. I just wish they supported Notes…

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So I can’t stop thinking about the Treo… This always happens when I find the opportunity to consider a new gadget and time is ticking…for when I will make the leap.
Today I was thinking seriously about what my options are for connecting to Lotus Notes. Seems pretty grim actually… I was previously [...]

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Many babies and toddlers are now immersed in electronic media for hours every day, according to a new study. [New York Times: Education]
Thought this was of particular interest as my wife Ashley is now in her 9th Month!!!!

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Microsoft says its MSN business will split into two units–one focused on information and another focused on communications–an effort to streamline the long-struggling Web property. [CNET News.com]
Interesting move…

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Just caught the Treo on Cingular’s web site under phones, not PDA/Handhelds for some reason and only in the NYC area according to posts on TreoCentral. It’s 500 bucks for a 2 year contract… but there is currently no data plan. The only data plan seems to be for the Mobitex/RIM products. [...]

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A U.S. appeals court upholds FCC requirements that TV manufacturers install high-quality digital broadcast signals in new sets starting July 2004. Under the new rules, the lagging transition to digital TV will be completed by July 2007. [Wired News]

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If you can’t get enough Mac news… Watchster is for you. Gathering news from over 100 Mac sources 4 times an hour, it’s an impressive portal.

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